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Four New Coaches Kick Off Fall Athletics Season at OCC
Oakland Community College is starting the new academic year with fresh leadership, welcoming four new head coaches to competition in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. The new season will also feature four new coaches to lead teams that compete in the fall.
Meet OCC’s Student Government President
At 17 years old, Rahma Jaara is already juggling more than most seasoned college students. She’s enrolled in the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) college prep program at International Academy East in Troy, takes two classes a semester at Oakland Community College, and volunteers weekly...
Three-peat Win: OCC’s Paralegal Program Ranked Best in Michigan
Oakland Community College’s (OCC) Paralegal program has once again claimed the top spot in the education category by the Michigan Lawyers Weekly annual reader ranking survey – marking the third consecutive year of recognition.
OCC Chef Educator Wins Bronze at National Culinary Competition
Chef Doug Ganhs, Department Chair and Instructor at Oakland Community College’s Culinary Studies Institute, recently won a Bronze Medal in the Chef Educator of the Year competition at the 2025 American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) convention in Las Vegas.
It’s Back to School Time with OCC’s Community Education Classes
Oakland Community College (OCC) has announced its Fall Community Education courses offering a variety of classes in cooking, personal enrichment and personal safety. For more information on OCC Community Education offerings, visit oaklandcc.edu/ce.
OCC Wins National Award for Mental Health and Well-Being
Oakland Community College (OCC) has been nationally recognized by Insight Into Academia magazine for its exceptional commitment to fostering a culture of mental health, wellness and a sense of belonging.
Incoming OCC Students Welcomed at Campus Event
New students get inspired, informed and prepped for success at campus kickoff event
Rev Up for Fun: Free Car Show & Auto Lab Tours at OCC Aug. 9
Classic and muscle cars, food trucks and a tour of Oakland Community Colleges Automotive labs will be on tap Saturday, August 9 at OCC’s Auburn Hills campus.
OCC Info Sessions on Free Tuition Opportunities through Michigan Reconnect
Since launching in February 2021, the Michigan Reconnect program has helped more than 8,600 Oakland Community College (OCC) students start or complete their degrees. With Fall semester registration in full swing, OCC is hosting a series of information sessions in July and August to help eligible...
Engineer by Day, Culinary Champion by Night: OCC Student Wins National Title – and a Coveted NYC Culinary Scholarship
Oakland Community College Hospitality Management student Aaron Brown of Farmington Hills took first place at the Restaurant Service competition hosted by SkillsUSA in Atlanta, GA, this summer. His win also earned him a full-tuition scholarship to the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA)...